In short: My first 10K, will not be my lastIn full: Was a great day. My first 10K so now I have a target to beat next time. Very well marshalled and safe for runners of all abilities. Plenty of good free parking and friendly atmosphere. Don't forget to bring your own portaloo next time though.Date of review: August 22, 2007

In short: Quiet, tree-lined, mostly flat, definate PB potential. In full: The odd bridge over motorways were the only hills. Tree-lined all the way, although an odd no-man's land of roads that all looked the same and seemed to go nowhere... Pretty crowd-less except at the finish. I was focussed on a PB (and got it with loads to spare) so the weird quiet sameness suited me perfectly. Good marshalling and only the occassional idiot driver who tried to pace us. Loads of parking. Nothing inspiring but a very smooth race well done.Date of review: August 20, 2007

In short: An excellent event all round.In full: The scenery might not be the best (and it could be a lot worse), but the organisation, and marshalling is excellent. A good all round event with something for everyone!Date of review: August 20, 2007

In short: good value - well marshalled - good organisationIn full: Thanks Spectrum - my first time at Birchwood and I got a PB! Computerised tag timing much appreciated, and portaloos, also the good quality and useful towel. Good signposting every 1k, water station and 300m to go - well done! Encouraging marshalls who did well controlling crazy car drivers. Perhaps they need to be given placards asking drivers to be patient for 10mins - turn engines off - for this one day of the year?? But well done all at spectrum!!Date of review: August 19, 2007

In short: Well done Spectrum Striders for this event.In full: Well organised race,friendly marshals who did well to contain traffic.Whoever organised the rain deserved a medal it was most welcome.One minor critism,the start was very congested but apart from that a great race,thank`s I`ll be back next year.Date of review: August 19, 2007

In short: PB DefinatlyIn full: Thanks to all the marshalls who stood out in the rain.Great race, shame that car drivers don't switch there engines off when stationary nice lung load of fumes! PB for me so was very pleased. Liked the towel.Date of review: August 19, 2007

In short: Inoffensive flattish run in the rainIn full: Well marshalled so thanks to them for standing in the rain. Loads of parking, nice towel and flowers for the ladies. Well done Spectrum.Date of review: August 19, 2007

In short: Shame about the inpatient car drivers nearly knocking people over at times. This is something that could be improved for next year. Good flatish event apart from the motorway bridges. You can pick some speed up on the downhills though. Date of review: August 19, 2007